In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
HOTPRESSING
Verb
hotpressing
present participle of hotpress
Source: Wiktionary
HOTPRESS
Hot"press`, v. t.
Definition: To apply to, in conjunction with mechanical pressure, for the purpose of giving a smooth and glosay surface, or to express oil, etc.; as, to hotpress paper, linen, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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